Last night, Tuesday, November 22, detectives and uniformed officers carried out operations in Kinning Park and in the Parkhouse area of North Glasgow in their ongoing efforts to trace whoever is responsible for Mr Johnston's murder

Detectives investigating the murder of 26-year-old Euan Johnston have described last night’s stop-and-speak operation as 'very useful'.

Last night, Tuesday, November 22, detectives and uniformed officers carried out operations in Kinning Park and in the Parkhouse area of North Glasgow in their ongoing efforts to trace whoever is responsible for Mr Johnston's murder.

In Shields Road, where the shooting took place, officers stopped 244 vehicles and spoke to 357 people.

And in Balmore Road, near to where the burnt out Audi Q5 was recovered, officers stopped 103 cars and spoke to 128 people.

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Officers are currently sifting through the information gained to see if there is that vital piece of information that may move this investigation forward.

It has been revealed the Audi Q5 found in the north of Glasgow, which could be linked to the murder, was stolen six months ago.

At the time of the shooting, the car had the registration number VN61 LZA, and it has since been established that the true registration number of the vehicle is SW62 NGU and that vehicle was stolen from Parklands Country Club, Newton Mearns on May 16, this year.

Officers are urging anyone with information on its whereabouts between when it was stolen and the night of the shooting to come forward.

Both the Audi Q5 and the RS4 are cars are undergoing extensive forensic examinations.

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Detective Superintendent Jim Kerr, who is the senior investigating officer, said: “Extensive police inquiries are continuing into this murder and we will follow up on the information we gained. I fully appreciate the assistance of the public during the operations.

“This was a targeted attack and a shocking incident, and we will trace who is responsible. We are well aware of the speculation surrounding Euan Johnston’s involvement in criminality and this may be why people may be reluctant to come forward to police.

"I am in absolutely no doubt that there are people out where with vital information on this investigation who have not yet contacted us. I would like to assure members of the public that information can be treated in confidence, and those with concerns can also phone Crimestoppers, where they don’t have to give their name.

“A team of highly experienced detectives are working on this inquiry and we are continuing to examine hundreds of hours of CCTV footage from a number of areas. We are working to identify the people and vehicles seen.

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It is critical that people who have any information contact police, as they may well hold that vital piece of information that could help us lead to who is responsible.

“This was a targeted attack, however is was undoubtedly a very shocking incident and we are continuing significant enquiries to trace who is responsible. There are extra uniform patrols to provide public reassurance, and I would urge anyone with concerns to speak to officers.

“Anyone who has knowledge of this crime is asked to contact the Incident Room through 101 or on 0141 532 4128.